Glass of Bubbly
CAVA, Spain’s Effervescent Treasure
Over the past forty or so years, a number of books have been written about Spanish wines in general and Cava in particular, in Spanish and the Catalonian regional language, often with direct translations into English, but to date only one has been specifically created and published in English. The American-born writer, George Potter, has…
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5 Reasons You Should be Drinking Cava
Cava is the most famous Spanish fizz, but can sometimes seem left behind thanks to the soaring popularity of Prosecco and trusty Champagne. Well it certainly shouldn’t be forgotten. Here’s why it’s time to get serious about Cava. 1. Beautifully dry and refreshing Cava is a delicious bubbly with flavours of apple and citrus with…
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Celebrate Summer with Brut Rosé from Billecart-Salmon
The Great British summer is upon us and what better way to enjoy the sunshine than with a glass of elegant and delicate Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé Non-Vintage. The Brut Rosé makes an excellent hamper addition to any luxury picnic, serving not only as the perfect apéritif to get the party started but with its subtle…
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Champagne & Prosecco Sales Soar Thanks to Wimbledon
It seems the warm weather combined with watching tennis makes for the perfect glass of bubbly. Since Wimbledon started, fans have been eager to buy sparkling wine with major supermarkets reporting a spike in sales. Asda reported a massive 400% increase in Champagne sales and M&S reported a 298% increase in Prosecco sales. Pimms, the usual drink…
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VIP Guests of Champagne Lanson at Wimbledon 2016
On the first day of Wimbledon, Lanson played host to the media elite as well as a few VIP guests in its Champagne Lanson chalet. Ex-England tennis player Tim Henman popped in for a chat. Wine experts and Mail on Sunday wine critic, Olly Smith (who gave a toast to Lanson) and Jane Parkinson (Saturday Kitchen)…
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USA World’s most Valuable Champagne Market
America has been ranked as the world’s top Champagne market as per-case value rose by 20% last year. Overall, Champagne value rose by 38% to €515 million in the US compared to the UK’s €512 million. In terms of volume sales, the UK is still ahead with 34.2 million bottles sold in 2015 compared to the 20.5 million in…
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Front of House Staff Most Influential in Choosing Wine
Almost half of diners would be more inclined to buy a bottle of wine upon recommendations of front of house staff. A comprehensive survey carried out by Veraison – the new wine-service education programme- and guest experience management experts HospitalityGEM, has found knowledgeable front of house staff to be the most influential factor when diners…
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Celebrity Interview: Jill Mansell
Jill is a British author of romantic comedy and has written twenty seven novels. Over ten million copies of her books have been sold worldwide Take a Chance on Me won the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Romantic Comedy Prize and in 2015 the RNA presented Jill with an outstanding achievement award. Her most recent novel, published…
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Win a Bottle of Rosé de Saignée RCL Champagne (NOW CLOSED)
For the Summer months of July and August, you have a chance to win a bottle of the Rosé de Saignée Roger-Constant Lemaire Champagne. One winner will be chosen for each month of July and August to win one bottle of the Rosé de Saignée Champagne. A blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Pinot Meunier…
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